One of the reasons for investing in this film is that Director Dai's directing ability is top-notch.

More importantly... there are few men in this movie.

Xu Zhaozhao has the idea of ​​making movies. Even if this one doesn't happen, she will make another one.

It would be better to have her film a movie with fewer male actors.

Gu Qingyan didn't say anything more.

He closed his eyes, inhaling the comforting scent.

Xu Zhaozhao could sense his fatigue.

The room was dimly lit, and he almost blended into the environment.

I have to go to the ICU to take care of Gu Ru at night, and I work non-stop during the day.

Xu Zhaozhao put herself in her shoes and thought about it; what if she were living that kind of life...

Well, there are no "what ifs." Her mindset dictates that she can't live that kind of life.

"How many days have you gone without sleep?"

Xu Zhaozhao's tone was helpless as she let him hold her.

Gu Qingyan wouldn't lie to her, and after a few seconds of silence, he said, "Two days."

Xu Zhaozhao's lips twitched.

"Going home to sleep tonight?"

She raised her hand and hugged Gu Qingyan back. After hesitating for a moment, she gently patted his back twice.

Who knew this guy would take it a step further, tightening his grip on her waist until there was almost no distance between them.

"You can't sleep."

He rested his head on her shoulder, his voice tinged with languor as he spoke, "We have to go to the hospital tonight."

If I go to the hospital to see Gu Ru, he won't be able to sleep tonight.

Xu Zhaozhao fell silent.

She really didn't want to get involved in their affairs. Many classic melodramatic romance novels had taught her that the more you knew, the faster you would die.

But she couldn't hold back any longer. "Hasn't he already been discharged from the ICU? Why do you still need to watch over him every day?"

The question had barely left my lips when I heard a soft chuckle.

Who is watching over him?

Her ears were itchy. "It's just that some things haven't been agreed upon yet."

"Can we reach an agreement tonight?"

Xu Zhaozhao frowned.

We've been talking for two days already. What could possibly be worth staying up for two days straight?

Xu Zhaozhao, who always prioritizes sleeping, couldn't understand this even if she had ten heads.

"If we can't reach an agreement, then we won't talk anymore."

He stroked her hair and calmly whispered in her ear, "Unplug his oxygen tube."

Xu Zhaozhao trembled violently.

Gu Qingyan was not joking at all.

"Take it easy."

Xu Zhaozhao still tried to persuade him, "Your son has just changed his opinion of you."

Even if Gu Ru is truly a heinous criminal, in Yu Yu's heart, he is still a good grandfather.

If possible, Xu Zhaozhao didn't want Gu Yulin, who was so young, to experience the pain of separation and death.

"good."

Gu Qingyan agreed very readily, which was somewhat unexpected for Xu Zhaozhao.

She ruffled his hair again and gently pushed him, "Then you should get back to work and take a nap before going to see him."

"What do you think..."

He showed no sign of letting go. "Should I choose to sleep, or hold you?"

Xu Zhaozhao's ears turned red, much to her dismay.

His fleeting gaze fell upon the strawberry mousse cake on the table, which he had already taken two bites of.

Xu Zhaozhao changed the subject, asking, "Was the cake delicious?"

Before Gu Qingyan could answer, she continued, "You have to finish the cake, right? I won't bring you cake every time."

Her slightly threatening tone was very effective on Gu Qingyan.

"good."

His gaze fell on the half-melted cake, and he responded.

Xu Zhaozhao thought she could finally be free, but... she was just overthinking it again.

She was picked up immediately.

Gu Qingyan sat back in his office chair, and she sat on his lap.

She clutched at his shirt, the blush on her earlobes gradually spreading to her cheeks.

Aside from holding her, he didn't do anything else to her.

She picked up the small fork again and ate the cake she had brought, bite by bite.

With just a slight glance, she could see right through him... his bobbing Adam's apple.

He lowered his eyes and looked at the cake on the table.

She took it and left it here for a while; the cake had melted a bit.

Xu Zhaozhao doesn't like melted cakes; some are too sweet.

She secretly glanced at Gu Qingyan's expression.

There was nothing unusual about it.

That shouldn't be the case, this guy dislikes sweets even more than she does...

As he ate, he put the last bite into his mouth.

Xu Zhaozhao originally wanted to ask him if it was too sweet, but it turned out to be: "How does it taste?"

When her eyes met Gu Qingyan's, Xu Zhaozhao instinctively wanted to run away.

Clearly, they failed to escape.

With their chins clamped down, the taste of strawberry mousse quickly spread in their mouths.

From strong to weak, it was all consumed by Xu Zhaozhao.

"Try it yourself."

He took out a tissue and wiped away a little water stain from the corner of Xu Zhaozhao's mouth.

It's so sweet it's cloying.

Xu Zhaozhao truly admired him; he could finish it without batting an eye.

Her face turned bright red.

Sending a cake or signing a contract can lead to financial ruin.

Xu Zhaozhao didn't dare to look at Gu Qingyan for more than a second. She slipped out of his arms, grabbed the contract, and quickly ran out of the president's office.

By any measure, it seems like they're fleeing in disarray.

Gu Qingyan didn't stop her.

If we don't let her go, she's going to spontaneously combust on the spot.

Before Gou Ge could even follow her into the elevator, the elevator doors closed mercilessly.

In the elevator, Xu Zhaozhao put her sunglasses, hat, and mask back on.

She went straight down to the underground parking lot, where the driver was waiting for her.

If I'm not mistaken, I'm now a prominent figure in the Holy Court's internal gossip group.

The culprit that prevented Gou Ge from catching up with Xu Zhaozhao was the internal gossip group of the Holy Court.

The group name is "Sacred Garden Prophet (Friendly Sharing, Please Do Not Backstab)".

This gossip group has a very wide reach, ranging from CEO assistants like Brother Gou to the cleaning staff downstairs.

Of course, everyone in the group is anonymous and won't reveal or share gossip using their real names.

A struggling office worker: Holy crap, I overheard something absolutely shocking at my workstation today!!

A poor working-class person: Our CEO is already married!! His wife came to see him today, omG!

It was followed by a long string of [?] and [details].

The poor working class: Assistant Gou's use of "Madam" is genuine!

A poor working-class person: The lady was wearing a mask and sunglasses, so I couldn't catch a glimpse of her stunning beauty. Does anyone else know about this? [crying]

Looking at the messages in this gossip group, Gou Ge silently thought to himself: "Oh my, I'm so itchy! I know so many juicy stories, but I can't say them!"

Fighting against his gossipy soul, he couldn't catch up with Xu Zhaozhao, who suddenly emerged from the CEO's office.

Gossip can lead to trouble!

Before Gou Ge could plead for Xu Zhaozhao, Gu Qingyan's internal phone rang first.

He answered the call with trepidation.

"Come in for a moment."

With just four simple words, the other end of the phone hung up.

Gou Ge prematurely declared his doom, secretly vowing: If I manage to get out of this gossip group alive, I'll definitely leave it!!